Burnley signing Joe Bevan doesn't mean Albion Rovers are suddenly rich, says boss

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Sandy Clark says he doesn’t have cash to splash from Joe Bevan’s huge move from Albion Rovers to Burnley, but it will allow him to strengthen.That’s good news for the Cliftonhill gaffer, who is looking to create a bit of consistency and a momentum that can take Rovers up the Lowland League.But Bevan’s move to the English Premier League club doesn’t make the Coatbridge club suddenly wealthy.Clark said: “It’s an incredible move and I’m really pleased for Joe.

He’s only 19 and it has been a hell of a lot for him to handle.“He has worked hard, he’s a talented player, and I worked really hard to make sure we got the Burnley move completed, but there’s not a fortune of money in it for anybody.“Some people think we’ve got a lot of money from the deal and we haven’t really, but if Joe does well down there then Albion Rovers will get a kick-on, so we’re well protected, and we wish Joe all the best.“It gives me scope to strengthen, but it’s the timing and where we need it.“Realistically we’re not going to win the Lowland League this year, so I’m trying to plan ahead and see what we can do in the summer.“I’m not just going to throw money away, so if the right player comes up then I’ll certainly try and get them, but that’s more likely to happen in the summer than right now.”Rovers crashed out of the Lowland League Cup with a 4-2 defeat at Civil Service Strollers, and Clark will now try to get his side further up the league with a double-header against Broomhill away (Tuesday) and at home on Saturday.He said: “The bonus of not being involved in the cup from the weekend is it gives us a wee bit of space to fit in the games that we’re behind so that’s this week.“Broomhill aren’t having the best of seasons, to be fair, but it will be a